"vagrantism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From vagrant + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|vagrant|ism}} vagrant + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} vagrantism (uncountable)
  1. The condition of being a vagrant. Tags: uncountable
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